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HP Pro Tower 290 G9 | Intel Core i7-12700KF | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 1GB Graphics Card
A twelve-core business workstation for offices that juggle heavy spreadsheets, design files and many open programs at once.
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HP Pro Tower 290 G9 is available at Mascom International for KSh 111,500, configured with an Intel Core i7-12700KF, 8GB of DDR5-4800 memory, a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD and a dedicated 1GB graphics card. Every unit is brand new and sealed. The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 runs a 12-core, 20-thread processor that boosts up to 5.0GHz. It ships with FreeDOS, so no Windows licence is included, and the monitor is sold separately. You can see one running at our showroom in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for accountants, architects, developers and busy small offices across Kenya, the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 handles the work that slows older office PCs to a crawl. Month-end ledgers, large payroll files and KRA iTax uploads open and save quickly on the NVMe drive. Because the "F" processor has no built-in graphics, the included 1GB card drives your screen, which also frees the processor for calculations. Firms in Westlands and Industrial Area often replace two or three ageing towers with one HP Pro Tower 290 G9 and notice the difference on day one.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that list a tower without saying what it lacks, Mascom International tells you up front: no monitor, no Windows licence, and display output through the graphics card only. Customers across Nairobi tell us that honesty saves them a second trip. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to compare the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 against its Core i5 version side by side, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives. We deliver across all 47 counties, so a branch office in Kisumu or Eldoret gets the same machine as head office.
Common Questions About the HP Pro Tower 290 G9
How much is the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 with Core i7-12700KF in Kenya?
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 with an Intel Core i7-12700KF costs KSh 111,500, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the tower with 8GB DDR5 memory, a 512GB NVMe SSD, a fitted 1GB graphics card and a 12-month warranty. It runs FreeDOS, so budget separately for a Windows licence and a monitor. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the sealed box before any money changes hands.
Does the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 i7-12700KF have integrated graphics?
No, the Intel Core i7-12700KF has no integrated graphics, because the "F" suffix marks a chip without a built-in graphics unit. In the HP Pro Tower 290 G9, every picture you see comes from the included 1GB graphics card. Plug your monitor into the card's own ports, not the HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.4 sockets on the rear panel, which stay inactive with this processor. Mascom International staff will show you the right port at collection.
How does the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 i7-12700KF compare with the Core i5-12400F version?
At Mascom International the Core i5-12400F version of the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 costs KSh 93,000, which is KSh 18,500 less than this Core i7-12700KF model. Both use the same 1GB graphics card. The i7 adds more cores, more cache and higher boost speeds, which shows in big Excel models, code compiling and photo exports. Pick the i5 for email, browsing and point-of-sale work; pick the i7 if staff run several heavy programs together.
Will the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 cope with KPLC power cuts and Kenyan office dust?
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 has no battery, so a KPLC outage switches it off instantly and can corrupt unsaved work. Pair it with a UPS sized for a desktop and monitor; Mascom International stocks several. The NVMe SSD has no moving parts, which helps it survive sudden shutdowns better than a hard disk. In dusty offices along Mombasa Road or in Industrial Area, keep the tower off the floor and blow out the vents every few months.
Does the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 come with Windows installed?
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 at Mascom International ships with FreeDOS, a basic system that boots the machine but does not run everyday office software. You will need a Windows 11 licence or another operating system before staff can use it. Genuine Windows licences are sold separately at our Kimathi Street store. Many companies prefer FreeDOS because their IT team installs a volume-licensed Windows image with their own settings and security tools.
How much does the 512GB SSD in the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 hold?
The 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD in the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 holds well over 100,000 photos at about 3MB each, or roughly 60 hours of 1080p video. For an office, that is years of invoices, contracts and scanned documents. NVMe drives connect directly to the motherboard, so Windows starts in seconds and large files open without a wait. Teams that archive CCTV footage or design projects can add a second drive in one of the spare bays.
Is the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 good for accountants and design work?
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 suits accountants well: 12 cores and 20 threads keep QuickBooks, Sage, Excel and a browser full of bank portals running side by side. Light design work in Photoshop, AutoCAD 2D or Canva also runs comfortably. The 8GB of memory is the limit to watch, since heavy design files and many browser tabs fill it fast. Firms doing daily CAD or video editing should plan a memory upgrade at purchase.
Who should buy the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 i7-12700KF and who should skip it?
Buy the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 i7-12700KF if you need a fast, upgradable office tower and already own a monitor and Windows licence. Skip it if you want a desk-ready computer out of the box; an all-in-one or a tower bundled with a screen suits you better. Gamers should also look elsewhere, because the 1GB card handles office displays, not modern 3D games. Students on a tight budget will find a used business laptop more practical.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- Intel Core i7-12700KF with 12 cores and 20 threads, so many programs run together without one stalling the others.
- Eight performance cores handle heavy tasks while four efficiency cores take background jobs like antivirus scans and cloud syncing.
- Boost speed up to 5.0GHz, which shortens waits on spreadsheet recalculations, file compression and software installs.
- 25MB of cache, a small store of fast memory on the chip that keeps frequently used data close at hand.
- The "F" suffix means no built-in graphics, so the processor relies on the separate graphics card for every display.
Memory
- 8GB of DDR5 memory, the newer memory standard that moves data faster than the DDR4 found in older office towers.
- Rated at 4800MHz, which keeps the processor supplied with data during multitasking and large file work.
- Comfortable for office suites, accounting software, email and around 15 to 20 browser tabs open together.
- Heavy design files, virtual machines or large databases benefit from more memory, so plan an upgrade if staff run those.
- Memory upgrades can be fitted at Mascom International when you buy, saving your IT team a separate trip.
Storage
- 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, a solid-state drive with no moving parts that reads and writes far faster than a hard disk.
- Windows, once installed, starts in seconds, and programs like Excel or Chrome open almost as soon as you click them.
- Holds well over 100,000 photos at about 3MB each, or roughly 60 hours of 1080p video recordings.
- Solid-state storage handles knocks and sudden shutdowns better than spinning disks, which matters where power is unreliable.
- Three drive bays leave room to add a second drive for backups, archives or CCTV footage later.
Graphics
- Dedicated 1GB graphics card included and fitted, handling all display output because the processor has no integrated graphics.
- Connect your monitor to the graphics card's own ports, since the motherboard's video sockets stay inactive with an "F" processor.
- Handles office displays, video calls, presentations, HD video playback and light photo editing without strain.
- Not built for modern 3D games or heavy video rendering, which need a graphics card with far more memory.
- Offloading the display to the card leaves the processor free to spend all its power on your actual work.
Connectivity
- Three USB Type-A ports for a keyboard, mouse, flash drive, printer or receipt printer at the counter.
- One RJ-45 Ethernet port for a stable wired link to your office router or fibre connection.
- One HDMI 1.4 and one DisplayPort 1.4 on the rear panel, inactive for video with this processor as noted above.
- One power connector at the rear for the standard power cord supplied in the box.
- Plan a USB hub if your desk needs many accessories, since three USB Type-A ports fill up quickly.
Build and Form Factor
- Tower chassis designed to stand on or under a desk, with space inside for expansion and better airflow than mini PCs.
- Three full-height expansion slots, so a stronger graphics card or a network card can be added later.
- Three drive bays inside for extra SSDs or hard disks as your files grow.
- Firmware TPM and HP Drive Lock help protect stored data if a machine is stolen or a drive is removed.
- Physical security lock slot to cable the tower to the desk in open-plan offices and reception areas.
Package Contents
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 arrives brand new and sealed in HP's retail box. Inside you get the tower itself with the 1GB graphics card already fitted, plus the power cord. The unit ships with FreeDOS rather than Windows. A monitor is not included, and this configuration does not list a keyboard or mouse, so confirm on WhatsApp before ordering. Monitors, keyboards, mice and UPS units are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring the tower and your receipt to our service desk at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and our team will handle the claim.
Where to Buy the HP Pro Tower 290 G9 in Kenya
The HP Pro Tower 290 G9 with the Intel Core i7-12700KF is on our shelves at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in, connect it to a screen and run your own software before you pay. It comes in HP's standard black tower finish.
Reach our sales team directly on any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We give you honest specifications, including what a machine does not do, accurate pricing with no hidden extras, and after-sales support from a real shop you can walk into.
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